This common cereal grain is used in distilling, as animal fodder, for cooking, and is also used as a cover crop.
Latin Name
Secale cereale
Family
Poaceae
Type of Plant
Annuals
Crops
Bloom Season
April - May
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 4'
Max Spread: 1'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Attracted Wildlife
Birds
Colors
Native Range
Turkey
History
George Washington was producing rye at most of his farms.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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